Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using stevenmilanese.com (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

2. Use of Website

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use this Website for lawful purposes only. You agree to use the Website in a way that:

• Complies with all applicable laws and regulations
• Does not infringe upon the rights of others
• Does not interfere with or disrupt the Website's operation
• Does not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
• Respects the rate limits: Chat (20 requests/15min), Scripture sharing (5 emails/hr)
• Uses the scripture sharing feature responsibly and only with recipient consent
• Respects the interactive features (Biblical Family Tree, devotionals) for educational and spiritual purposes

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Website (scraping)
• Attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of our systems
• Circumvent any security measures
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Upload malicious code or viruses
• Use the Website to send spam or unsolicited communications
• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Website
• Attempt to access administrative features without authorization
• Manipulate or falsify biblical genealogy data
• Use automated tools to scrape ministry content or family tree data

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Website Content

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, and software, is the property of Rev. Steven Milanese or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

3.2 Open Source Code

Certain portions of the Website's source code are available under open source licenses. These portions are clearly marked and subject to their respective license terms.

3.3 User Content

By submitting content through our contact forms or chat features, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content for the purpose of providing our services.

3.4 Third-Party 3D Assets

This Website includes 3D models and assets that are licensed under the FAB.com End User License Agreement (EULA). These assets are the property of their respective creators and are used under license. You may not extract, copy, or redistribute these 3D assets separately from the Website. For full terms, visit:https://www.fab.com/eula

3.5 Biblical and Ministry Content

Biblical genealogy data, scripture references, and ministry content are provided for educational and spiritual purposes. While we strive for accuracy in our biblical family tree and genealogy features, interpretations may vary among different theological traditions.

4. Blog Content and Comments

Our blog content is for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. Any action you take based on the information on our blog is at your own risk.

5. Gilfoyle - Resident AI Personality

"Gilfoyle" is our resident AI personality, designed to embody a specific character for entertainment and informational purposes. By interacting with Gilfoyle, you acknowledge that:

• Gilfoyle is a fictional character and all responses are generated in character
• Responses may include sarcasm, technical jargon, and personality quirks consistent with the character
• You should not rely on Gilfoyle for medical, legal, financial, or professional advice
• You will not attempt to manipulate, jailbreak, or break character
• Conversations are subject to rate limiting (20 requests per 15 minutes)
• The technical implementation details of Gilfoyle are proprietary and confidential

6. Scripture Sharing and Ministry Features

The scripture sharing and ministry features are provided as spiritual resources. By using these features:

• You agree to use scripture sharing only with recipient consent
• You acknowledge that AI-generated pastoral messages are for inspiration only
• You will not use these features for spam or unsolicited religious communications
• You respect the rate limit of 5 scripture emails per hour
• You understand that biblical interpretations are provided for reflection, not as doctrine
• You will use the Biblical Family Tree feature respectfully and for educational purposes
• You acknowledge that genealogical data is based on biblical texts and scholarly research

7. Interactive Features and Visualizations

This Website contains various interactive features including:

• 3D Calabi-Yau manifold visualizations
• Interactive Biblical Family Tree with D3.js visualization
• Ministry tools and scripture study aids
• Physics simulations and mathematical demonstrations

By using these features, you agree not to extract, redistribute, or commercialize these interactive elements.

8. Easter Eggs and Hidden Features

This Website contains various hidden features, games, and Easter eggs. By discovering and using these features:

• You acknowledge they are provided "as is" for entertainment
• You will not exploit these features to gain unauthorized access
• You understand that game progress is stored locally and may be lost
• You will not reverse engineer or extract game assets

9. Third-Party Links and Embeds

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content from external sources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

10. Administrative Access

Administrative features are restricted to authorized personnel only. Any attempt to access admin features without authorization is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action. Admin users must:

• Maintain secure credentials and enable two-factor authentication
• Not share administrative access
• Report any security breaches immediately
• Use administrative tools only for legitimate website management

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, REV. STEVEN MILANESE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rev. Steven Milanese and its affiliates from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

14. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified Terms.

15. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://stevenmilanese.com